Bulldogs claim title, set for postseason

Now the big question to be answered is how a fourth straight, nearly uncontested romp through Section 1 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League will prepare Wilson for the postseason.

"There's two ways to look at it," Wilson coach Doug Dahms said. "You don't have the tough games and tough situations. But at the same time you're not getting beat up, either."

The Wilson starters were out of the game by halftime Friday night in a 40-14 rout of visiting Warwick that earned the Bulldogs a record fourth straight perfect run through Section 1.

Rodney Gillin rushed just 11 times for 118 yards and three touchdowns as Wilson amassed 317 yards of offense and led 40-0 by halftime. Gillin scored on runs of 5, 32 and 50 yards.

Quarterback Seth Klein completed 12-of-17 passes for 190 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another to help Wilson (7-0, 9-1) win its ninth straight and earn at least one home game in the District 3-AAAA playoffs that start next Friday night.

Wilson earned the No. 5 seed and will open the playoff s at home against either Chambersburg or Penn Manor. The final seedings and pairings will be determined after this weekend's games.

"It feels good to know that we're a part of something that special," Klein said. "It just feels good to go through four years without a league loss."

The Bulldogs coasted to their fourth straight perfect league season with an average winning margin of 26.6 points. The closest game was a 13-point victory over runner-up Manheim Township.

"It's something that I certainly don't appreciate yet and the kids won't appreciate until down the road," Dahms said. "But it's a rare accomplishment."

Despite winning the league title with relative ease, senior wide receiver Jacob Morgan said the Bulldogs are ready to embark on the postseason.

Morgan tuned up by making six receptions for 126 yards, all in the first half. He had a 59-yard reception that set up a 9-yard touchdown run by Klein, then finished his night against the Warriors (2-5, 2-8) with a 7-yard TD reception in the final minute of the first half.

"I feel like we're ready," Morgan said. "I have confidence in all our players. We know what it takes. A lot of us played last year so we know how it feels to lose and be in a tight game."